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The Dakota Scout

Community Learning Centers expand after-school programs for Sioux Falls kids

School district opens up 22 elementary schools for programming in response to shift in community's after-school dynamics

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Barry Allan Amundson

S.D. Supreme Court rules that judge should have been disqualified

State law allows parties to disqualify and request new judge, majority rules

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Votes to fire Watertown city manager shielded from public

South Dakota sunshine laws require governments to cast votes in open

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Legals & Public Notices: Dec. 20, 2024

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Notices of Hearings, Notices to Creditors, Name Change, Public Notices, Summons, Foreclosure Sale

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State Politics

State auditor: Employees won't be reimbursed for using credit card points

Change comes as State Auditor's Office rewrites its voucher policy manual

Dec 19 •

Noem’s $4M ‘school choice’ pitch sets stage for capitol fight

Both sides in school choice debate want more details

Dec 6 •

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Relief for South Dakota homeowners could come with sales tax increase

East and West River lawmakers lay out proposal as property taxes continue to rise across state

Dec 5 •

Sioux Falls mayor wants South Dakota lawmakers to focus on needs, not 'culture wars'

TenHaken: Legislature should help city deal with growth, development

Dec 5 •

Democratic duo plans to break off from party caucus in 2025 legislative session

Native American lawmakers also seated away from Democratic colleagues

Dec 5 •

School districts get pass from lawmakers on teacher pay law compliance

Exemptions from 2016 state law approved by Legislature's budget panel

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Sioux Falls

Community Learning Centers expand after-school programs for Sioux Falls kids

School district opens up 22 elementary schools for programming in response to shift in community's after-school dynamics

14 hrs ago •

Barry Allan Amundson

Brockhouse collection at Great Plains Zoo could be headed to Notre Dame

Decision nears for City Council on future of rare, exotic animal collection once slated for disposal

Dec 18 •

Convention center not only option in revised $8M Riverline District contract

Councilors OK purchase agreement adjusted after formation of steering committee in September

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